Defence News

DRDO offers its in-house AESA radar tech to private firms

AESA radar makes the workload of the pilot that much easier to manage with a high probability of mission success. It has the capability to track and destroy multiple targets simultaneously in the air and on the surface from stand-off distances.

Aug 30, 2018

China attempts to build infrastructure in northern Sri Lanka

The latest push from the Chinese government has come amid heavy criticism of a big Chinese port in Hambantota which is forcing Sri Lanka under huge debt.

Aug 26, 2018

Decks cleared for Indian Navy to acquire 111 light utility and 24 multi-role helicopters

The Indian Navy has been pressing the government for years to acquire new helicopters to replace the ageing Chetak utility and Sea King multi-role helicopters but the procurement process had been hanging fire for many years until now.

Aug 25, 2018

AFSPA: Why have 356 officers of Indian Army approached Supreme Court?

The CBI had earlier registered an FIR in Manipur encounter cases. Major Vijay Singh Balhara, among others, has been named as an accused in the FIR.

Aug 25, 2018

Russian S-400 air defence mobile missile launching systems

India, Russia attempt to break financial hurdles amid US sanctions

Three defence contracts are likely to come under the clouds of uncertainty when Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Russian President Vladimir Putin in October.

Aug 25, 2018

Indian and Pakistan Army celebrated Bakra Eid by exchanging sweets at Chakan Da Bagh Crossing point, near Poonch on August 22, 2018.

India, Pakistan take part in joint anti-terrorism SCO military drill for first time

Experts say it is a rare opportunity for India and Pakistan, which have a history of military conflicts, to expand military exchanges and trust and this bodes well for stability in South Asia.

Aug 24, 2018

India, China agree to reduce troop confrontations along Line of Actual Control

Both countries have agreed to increase the tempo of training, joint exercises and other interactions between their military forces and put in place a new bilateral memorandum of understanding on defence exchange and cooperation to replace a similar one signed in 2006.

Aug 24, 2018

Sukhoi T-50 jets fly during a display at the opening of the MAKS International Aviation and Space Salon at Zhukovsky airport

Russia ready to re-pitch fifth generation fighter aircraft project to India

India, which was to co-develop the FGFA with Russia, withdrew from the project citing lack of super-cruise capability among other shortcomings. Super-cruise is one of the key features of a fifth generation fighter plane as it allows the plane to cruise at more than the speed of sound for extended periods without the need to engage afterburners.

Aug 24, 2018

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US administration devises agenda for inaugural 2 + 2 dialogue with New Delhi

India-US defence cooperation has seen an exponential rise with the sale of a number of defence equipment including Hercules-CJ130 aircraft and sale of Apache attack helicopter.

Aug 23, 2018

ISIS audio message: Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi says Islamic State is losing but it's a test from God

The ISIS leader claimed that his followers were being tested with "fear and hunger" but later said that "glad tidings" will be given to those who "patiently persevere".

Aug 23, 2018

A Mikoyan MiG-35 multi-role fighter performs during a demonstration flight at the MAKS 2017 air show in Zhukovsky

Next MiG-35 fighter jet to be made in India? Russian aviation giant to partner with HAL

MiG has been the main supplier of fighter planes to Indian Air Force since the 1960s. India has used MiG-21, MiG-23, MiG-25, MiG-27 and MiG-29 from the Russian aviation giant.

Aug 22, 2018

Guided anti-airfield bomb SAAW, anti-tank missile HeliNa successfully test fired in Rajasthan

Both weapons have been developed by DRDO and while the Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW) will be inducted into the Indian Air Force after successful trials, the HeliNa anti-tank guided missile will equip attack choppers of the Indian Army.

Aug 20, 2018

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China rubbishes US claims of 'dragon training troops for strikes'

The report published by Pentagon explicitly mentioned that China's military has expanded its bomber operations in recent years.

Aug 18, 2018

Chinese bombers training for strikes on US and its allies, claims Pentagon

A Pentagon report has said the Chinese air force has rapidly expanded the area of overwater operations and the training is likely aimed at hitting the US and allied targets in the Pacific Ocean.

Aug 17, 2018

Israel conducted secret nuclear tests in 1979? Declassified cold war era study suggests so

Researchers note that this Israeli test, if it did indeed take place, was in clear violation of the Limited Test Ban Treaty of 1963.

Aug 15, 2018

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